Too often we arrived late afternoon to early evening at a destination only to leave early in the morning the next day. Too little time to get any sensation of a place. Only when we spent 2 nights did we feel like we had truly experienced a locale. Optional tours were often too specific & lengthy. Best part was meeting new folks on the bus.
Antonio did an amazing job of showing us around Europe. We saw so much! He told us lots of facts and stories about wherever we were. Ishti did a wonderful job of driving and keeping us safe. Our highlight was seeing the Swiss Alps.
This was my first trip to visit amazing Europe. The sights we saw were unforgettable. But what made them so special were the Expat tour guide and coach driver. I looked forward to seeing them each morning. Both were so easy to talk to. Noddy Tanner was great at sharing history and stories about countries and locations while on the coach or a walking tour. She amazed me that she wasn't reading a script. She was very organized and thorough when preparing for optional excursions. She stayed in touch with the museum, restaurant, etc so that we had a smooth experience. Loved that she shared the Wise app to pay for excursions and their gratuity. It made the trip so worry-free not having to get cash repeatedly or carry an abundance of cash. Paulo Rodrigues was an excellent driver. He totally amazed me with his calmness and expertise. The traffic, fearless drivers, motorcycles, bicycles and 'walk anywhere-anytime pedestrians' were not a part of my experiences. Paulo handled it all with ease. I was amazed. Would I repeat a trip with this team? You bet I would.